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Should they make it past Somerset they will potentially have an eye on avenging last year's semi-final defeat by Hampshire Hawks in the showpiece at 18:45.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

He flies like an avenging angel, holding a candle in one hand and grapes in the other.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

The same, by the way, was true of Nat Turner and John Brown—bloodthirsty monsters for some, avenging angels for others.

From Slate Dec. 18, 2024

That put the spotlight on the Huskies, and they added to the program’s legacy with a dominant performance while avenging their only loss.

From Seattle Times Jun. 2, 2024

Father Mike looked up to see Milton’s avenging eyes filling the rearview mirror.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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